Reversible alpaca blend poncho, 'Andean Earth'

The fertile earth of Peruvian lands inspires this warm alpaca wool poncho. Woven in dark brown and camel, the poncho can be worn on either side. Isidoro C'cahuantico accents the design with a patterned border and high neck that fastens with a button. Made in Peru.

Dry clean or hand wash

Lay flat to dry

Use mild detergent only

Features a button closure

Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch

31.5" L x 51.0" W

Weight: 1.3 lb

60% acrylic, 40% alpaca

Offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Ships directly from our partner office in Peru. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. This item is not available for express shipping and cannot be delivered to PO Boxes or APO/FPO.

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Artisan: Isidoro C'cahuantico

During the 1970s, Isidoro C'cahuantico was forced to migrate when terrorist activities swept his region. Accepting various jobs, he soon found himself working as a janitor in a textile factory.

"I was completely fascinated with the work they were doing!" Isidoro recalls. "I became enamored with the textile arts at first sight.

"At night, when everyone had gone home, I began to look at the looms and machines and to experiment with them. Some days later, one of the weavers complained his machine was never the way he'd left it the night before. The owner asked who kept adjusting the loom, and was surprised to learn the culprit was me!

"When she asked why I was using the loom, I replied that I wanted to learn. She said that if I really wanted to learn, I should learn to assemble one of the spare looms in the warehouse.

"That was one of the most important and memorable moments in my life!

"That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed to my children. The two older ones work with me, weaving fine alpaca textiles. My daughter makes the best crochet I have ever seen!"